Arshdeep Singh Breaks T20 World Cup Record for India

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in ICC T20 World Cup history, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah. Achieving this milestone during a crucial match against Zimbabwe, Arshdeep's performance helped India secure a vital win. With 35 wickets in just 19 matches, he has established himself as a key player in the tournament. This article delves into his remarkable achievements, including reaching 150 international wickets and his standout performances in the current T20 World Cup. As India aims for a semifinal spot, the upcoming match against West Indies promises to be a thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 27, 2026, 00:16 IST

Arshdeep Singh Achieves Historic Milestone

On Thursday, Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in ICC T20 World Cup history, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah.

He reached this remarkable achievement during a critical match against Zimbabwe in Chennai, where he delivered an impressive performance, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs in four overs.

Breaking Bumrah's Record

Since his debut in the 2022 T20 World Cup, Arshdeep has played 19 matches, taking a total of 35 wickets with an average of 14.25 and an economy rate of 7.33, including one four-wicket haul.

Previously, Bumrah held the record with 33 wickets in 23 matches, averaging 14.00 and boasting best figures of 3/7. The all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history is Bangladesh's Shakib al Hasan, with 50 wickets.

Outstanding Performances in the Tournament

In the current tournament, Arshdeep has secured eight wickets across five matches, maintaining an average of 16.00, with his best performance being 3/24.

During the last edition in 2024, he was among the top wicket-takers, finishing with 17 wickets in eight matches at an average of 12.64, including a four-wicket haul with best figures of 4/9.

Reaching 150 International Wickets

Arshdeep also marked another significant milestone by achieving 150 international wickets, totaling 151 wickets in 96 matches and 94 innings, with an average of 19.78, including three four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls, with best figures of 5/37.

He leads India in T20I wickets with 126 in 81 matches and has also taken 25 wickets in 15 ODIs.

India's Semifinal Aspirations Remain Alive

Following this victory, India now has one win and one loss in the Super Eight phase, similar to West Indies, setting the stage for a crucial match on March 1, which will serve as a virtual knockout for the second semifinal spot, while the Proteas have already qualified with two wins.

Match Summary: India vs Zimbabwe

In the match, India batted first after being put in by Zimbabwe, achieving their highest T20 World Cup total, thanks to stellar performances from Abhishek Sharma (55 runs off 30 balls), Hardik Pandya (50 not out off 23 balls), and Tilak Varma (44 not out off 16 balls).

Zimbabwe fought back valiantly, scoring 184 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs, led by Brian Bennett's impressive 97 runs off 59 balls, which included eight fours and six sixes, along with a quick 31 runs off 21 balls from captain Sikandar Raza. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for India with figures of 3/24.